Few banks and fintechs cater to the millions of people that have migrated within Latin America, and there is a business opportunity in providing them with much-needed with financial services
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Alternative capital and cross-border payments set to be the next fintech wave
What will the new generation of Latin American fintechs look like? Rafa de la GuÃa, partner at Quona Capital, told us that the focus will be on solutions that facilitate access to the alternative capital market and the evolution of cross-border payments.
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Credicorp’s Tenpo sticks to neobank plan despite sluggish economy
The fintech, which aims to become Chile’s first neobank, will move a step closer to that goal in the coming days with a license to issue credit cards
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Rappi: Credit card ventures see slow take off
We look at Rappi’s credit card numbers in the region, which have lagged the rapid growth enjoyed by other digital lenders.
Update – Will everything become fintech? Companies that branched into finance
We list the Latin American businesses that have diversified into financial services, from retailers such as Walmart and Ripley to digital platforms such as Habi and Rappi
Cloud banking in LatAm faces adoption challenges amid budget scrutiny
Latin American banks are taking a slow and steady approach to cloud adoption, say service providers Huawei and Google
Revolut started operating in Brazil, its first go-live in LatAm
Today we ask what’s ahead for Revolut in Brazil.
First Republic Bank crisis prolongs ‘capital drought’ for startups
We explore the impact of the crisis at US lender First Republic Bank on the LatAm fintech ecosystem.
A “game changer” for the Mexican market: Walmart dives deeper into finance
The country’s largest retail chain lays out plans to leverage its experience as a retailer to give its Cashi wallet an edge over its competitors in a fast-moving market
Big Tech in payments: Google Pay’s strategy for Latin America
The tech giant says its wallet serves to increase the sales appeal of its advertising rather than provide a new source of income. The company also says regulation and limited technological integration are slowing its expansion plans in the region.
The digital spinoff boom: How neobanks are springing from traditional banks
Map: Latin American banks are increasingly launching digital brands to conquer new customer segments. From Mexico to Chile, here’s an overview of the digital spinoffs from traditional institutions
Credicorp proceeds with caution on crypto
Peru’s Credicorp revealed that it won’t be launching crypto products anytime soon, despite bolstering its team tracking virtual assets last year.
BNPL fintechs adjust risk models as economy weakens
Mexican fintechs Kueski and Aplazo say their BNPL loan portfolio remains solid in the face of sustained increases in interest rates, difficulties in raising capital and growing non-payment risks
Interest rates rise again, and cryptocurrencies strengthen
Amid Economic Uncertainty, Crypto Assets Come Out Winners… Will The Effect Last?
Brazilian fintech receives US$200m in deposits in two days following SVB bankruptcy
We explain the fate of the money that fintechs held at the now bankrupt Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
Gaming and the metaverse: Invex and Afirme strategize to reach new digital audiences
Two Mexican banks have launched digital spin-offs to reach new clients, with a focus on personalization, while at the same time renewing their image
“Finding the right business model”: Banks keen to deploy embedded finance
Despite the excitement around embedded finance, the reality is there are still commercial, legal and legacy system challenges to be overcome
Conquering new markets: Latin Paytechs export solutions to Africa and Asia
Latin American fintechs such as dLocal and EBANX are looking beyond their home region to sustain growth, taking advantage of the region’s similarities with other emerging markets.
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The challenge of providing financial services to migrants in Latin America
Few banks and fintechs cater to the millions of people that have migrated within Latin America, and there is a business opportunity in providing them with much-needed with financial services
Post
Alternative capital and cross-border payments set to be the next fintech wave
What will the new generation of Latin American fintechs look like? Rafa de la GuÃa, partner at Quona Capital, told us that the focus will be on solutions that facilitate access to the alternative capital market and the evolution of cross-border payments.
Alternative capital and cross-border payments set to be the next fintech wave
What will the new generation of Latin American fintechs look like? Rafa de la GuÃa, partner at Quona Capital, told us that the focus will be on solutions that facilitate access to the alternative capital market and the evolution of cross-border payments.
Credicorp’s Tenpo sticks to neobank plan despite sluggish economy
The fintech, which aims to become Chile’s first neobank, will move a step closer to that goal in the coming days with a license to issue credit cards
Rappi: Credit card ventures see slow take off
We look at Rappi’s credit card numbers in the region, which have lagged the rapid growth enjoyed by other digital lenders.
Update – Will everything become fintech? Companies that branched into finance
We list the Latin American businesses that have diversified into financial services, from retailers such as Walmart and Ripley to digital platforms such as Habi and Rappi
Cloud banking in LatAm faces adoption challenges amid budget scrutiny
Latin American banks are taking a slow and steady approach to cloud adoption, say service providers Huawei and Google
Revolut started operating in Brazil, its first go-live in LatAm
Today we ask what’s ahead for Revolut in Brazil.
First Republic Bank crisis prolongs ‘capital drought’ for startups
We explore the impact of the crisis at US lender First Republic Bank on the LatAm fintech ecosystem.
A “game changer” for the Mexican market: Walmart dives deeper into finance
The country’s largest retail chain lays out plans to leverage its experience as a retailer to give its Cashi wallet an edge over its competitors in a fast-moving market
Big Tech in payments: Google Pay’s strategy for Latin America
The tech giant says its wallet serves to increase the sales appeal of its advertising rather than provide a new source of income. The company also says regulation and limited technological integration are slowing its expansion plans in the region.
The digital spinoff boom: How neobanks are springing from traditional banks
Map: Latin American banks are increasingly launching digital brands to conquer new customer segments. From Mexico to Chile, here’s an overview of the digital spinoffs from traditional institutions